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Heyward, Vivian H.,

Advanced fitness assessment and exercise prescription / Vivian H. Heyward, PhD, University of New Mexico, Ann L. Gibson, PhD, University of New Mexico. - Seventh edition. - xiv, 537 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-526) and index.

Physical activity, health, and chronic disease -- Preliminary health screening and risk classification -- Principles of assessment, prescription, and exercise program adherence -- Assessing cardiorespiratory fitness -- Designing cardiorespiratory exercise programs -- Assessing muscular fitness -- Designing resistance training programs -- Assessing body composition -- Designing weight management and body composition programs -- Assessing flexibility -- Designing programs for flexibility and low back care -- Assessing balance and designing balance programs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

ISBN: 9781450466004 1450466001

LCCN: 2013040595

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 101618278 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Physical fitness--Testing.
Exercise tests.
Health.
Physical Fitness--physiology.
Exercise Movement Techniques
Exercise Test

LC Class. No.: GV436 / .H48 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 613.7

National Library of Medicine Call No.: QT 255